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solution

/səˈluːʃən/
noun★Intermediate
formal

The answer to a problem or a way of dealing with a difficult situation.

The company is looking for a solution to the financial crisis.

The team worked together to find a solution to the complex problem.

technical

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, often a liquid and a solid or another liquid.

The chemist created a solution by mixing the substances in a specific ratio.

The solution was filtered to remove impurities.

Collocations

find a solutionto discover or come up with an answer or a way to deal with a problemsolution to a probleman answer or a way to deal with a difficult situation

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Related Phrases

solution-focusedphrase
concentrating on finding solutions rather than analyzing problems

💡Pro Tip

Contextual understanding

Understanding the context in which 'solution' is used is crucial. In general contexts, it refers to solving problems. In technical or scientific contexts, it may refer to a mixture of substances.

⚡Gold Rule

Countability

The noun 'solution' can be countable or uncountable, depending on the context. For example, 'a solution to the problem' (countable) versus 'a solution of salt and water' (uncountable).

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'solutio', from 'solvere', meaning 'to loosen or untie'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'solution' can refer to both a general answer to a problem and a specific mixture of substances in chemistry.

Word Breakdown

sol-
loosen
root
+
-ution
process or result
suffix
✎ Noted on May 27, 2026EN → EN

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